A non-Jewish person with a Jewish father and a Gentile mother.
This is in contrast to someone with a Jewish mother and a Gentile father who, despite being genetically "half-Jewish," is Jewish according to Jewish law. Traditional Jewish law recognizes a unique relationship between a Jewish father and his half-Jewish child but does not consider the child to be a Jew.
This is in contrast to someone with a Jewish mother and a Gentile father who, despite being genetically "half-Jewish," is Jewish according to Jewish law. Traditional Jewish law recognizes a unique relationship between a Jewish father and his half-Jewish child but does not consider the child to be a Jew.
The song took artistic license, as Goldie Hawn is Jewish (despite practicing Budism), while Paul Newman actually was half-Jewish.
by Mahus October 20, 2012
Get the half-Jewishmug. by M Smoov July 15, 2009
Get the Jewish piñatamug. A form of insurance fraud, in which someone destroys or damages (most often by arson) their own property for the purpose of collecting insurance money. Called "Jewish" lightning because the Jews are stereotypically known as a cheap, cheating race.
"So apparently Goldsteinbergowitz's house caught on fire last week. With the insurance money he'll collect, he'll probably be able to buy an even bigger house!"
"Jewish lightning if I ever saw it."
"Jewish lightning if I ever saw it."
by SophiaChicken September 22, 2013
Get the Jewish Lightningmug. The belief, theory, or doctrine that the Jewish people are superior to all others and should retain control in all relationships.
by spaceMan Marty July 28, 2007
Get the Jewish Supremacismmug. They were able to go on vacation this year and build a new home, thanks to their Jewish Barbecue this spring.
by HAshMAn September 4, 2014
Get the jewish barbecuemug. noun. Disparaging. A route or path taken (as in driving or walking) from one place to another that is not the shortest and most ideal route available, especially one that is much longer than necessary.
My mom did a big old Jewish wraparound back from San Fransisco so it took her over two days to get back.
by Paul Rael January 7, 2011
Get the Jewish wraparoundmug. A free drink created by penny pinching Jews who don't want to have to pony up for a beverage when they eat out.
It is done by ordering an ice water with lemon, squeezing the lemon juice into the icewater, then using sweet-n-low packets from the sugar rack on the table to sweeten the "Lemonade". Free beverage! Oy vey!
by SixSixSix April 18, 2006
Get the Jewish Lemonademug.